Satan had offered Jesus instant food; now he offered Him instant fame. This second temptation was more subtle than the first. The devil said in effect: You aren’t getting anywhere. Here You are, thirty years of age and You have no audience, no followers, no acclaim. You’re not even known. If You listen to me and do what I say, You can be famous instantly, a celebrity overnight. Your name will be on everybody’s lips. You’ll be front-page news. I’ll see that you get the
Matthew 4:6a